Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHWEST APPETIZER SALSA PIZZA

Category: Hot

1 package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley, divided
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced

Preheat oven to 350. Unroll crescent dough and divide into 8 triangles. On pizza pan, arrange triangles in a circle with points in the center and wide ends toward the outside. Roll out dough to a 12-inch circle, pressing seams together to seal. Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven; cool completely.

Place cream cheese, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro small bowl; mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over top of crust.

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper and onion in a bowl. Stir in remaining cilantro; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Spoon salsa over cream cheese mixture. Peel and slice avocado; arrange over top of pizza.